ACC launches new 8-week class program for associate degrees
The 8-week class format gives students more flexible options to fit classes into their schedules, says Austin Community College.
The 8-week class format gives students more flexible options to fit classes into their schedules, says Austin Community College.
ACC launches new cybersecurity bachelor’s degree
The new program will be Austin Community College's fourth bachelor's degree and second in the IT sector.
The new program will be Austin Community College's fourth bachelor's degree and second in the IT sector.
ACC lifts shelter-in-place order for Riverside campus
In a text alert sent around 6:15 p.m., ACC said the campus has returned to normal operations and that Austin police have given the all clear.
In a text alert sent around 6:15 p.m., ACC said the campus has returned to normal operations and that Austin police have given the all clear.
ACC Round Rock Campus closed due to power outage
All other campuses are continuing to operate on their regular schedules Thursday, says ACC.
All other campuses are continuing to operate on their regular schedules Thursday, says ACC.
ACC Round Rock Campus reopens at noon after storm-related power outage
Austin Community College's Round Rock Campus was closed until noon Friday due to an ongoing power outage after last night's storm.
Austin Community College's Round Rock Campus was closed until noon Friday due to an ongoing power outage after last night's storm.
Austin Community College announces 50% discount on lineworker program
Austin Community College District (ACC) administration announced it will offer a 50% discount on its Lineworker Program.
Austin Community College District (ACC) administration announced it will offer a 50% discount on its Lineworker Program.
Gov. Abbott announces over $54M in career, technical education grants across Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott announced 152 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants, totaling over $54 million, have been awarded to public community, state, and technical colleges, school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools across the state.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced 152 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants, totaling over $54 million, have been awarded to public community, state, and technical colleges, school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools across the state.
ACC South Austin campus lifts shelter-in-place order
The shelter-in-place order was due to reports of an armed subject near the South Austin campus, says Austin Community College.
The shelter-in-place order was due to reports of an armed subject near the South Austin campus, says Austin Community College.
ACC provides indoor drone training for law enforcement
The ACC drone program classes are helping law enforcement agencies expand the use of drone technology.
The ACC drone program classes are helping law enforcement agencies expand the use of drone technology.
Three ACC students selected for NASA scholars program
NCAS gives community college STEM students an authentic NASA experience and encourages them to finish an associate degree or transfer to a four-year university to pursue a NASA-related field.
NCAS gives community college STEM students an authentic NASA experience and encourages them to finish an associate degree or transfer to a four-year university to pursue a NASA-related field.
List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school
Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.
Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.
ACC's Round Rock, South Austin campuses given all-clear after reports of bomb threat
ACC officials said police have given the Round Rock and South Austin campuses the all-clear following a bomb threat.
ACC officials said police have given the Round Rock and South Austin campuses the all-clear following a bomb threat.
ACC disburses more than $1M to help students pay for summer classes
About $1 million of federal COVID funds went to help students who were impacted financially by the pandemic, and an additional $75,000 went to help forgive student debts at the college.
About $1 million of federal COVID funds went to help students who were impacted financially by the pandemic, and an additional $75,000 went to help forgive student debts at the college.
ACC to close campuses, hold events for Juneteenth
On Friday, June 17, all ACC campus sites will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, the first year the college will be formally observing the holiday by closing.
On Friday, June 17, all ACC campus sites will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, the first year the college will be formally observing the holiday by closing.
Central Texas Transportation Consortium to host job fair at Del Valle HS
Del Valle ISD, CapMetro, Austin ISD, Austin Community College, Circuit of the Americas, and others will be participating in the event and conducting interviews.
Del Valle ISD, CapMetro, Austin ISD, Austin Community College, Circuit of the Americas, and others will be participating in the event and conducting interviews.
Possible job cuts by Tesla could cut into deal with Travis County
Travis County officials are also keeping a close watch. The multi-million dollar incentive package that brought Tesla to Austin does not require a job cut notification.
Travis County officials are also keeping a close watch. The multi-million dollar incentive package that brought Tesla to Austin does not require a job cut notification.
ACC launches third bachelor's degree this fall
The Bachelor’s of Applied Technology (BAT) in Manufacturing Engineering Technology is designed to move working professionals in manufacturing into more advanced career roles and help fill growing workforce gaps in the industry.
The Bachelor’s of Applied Technology (BAT) in Manufacturing Engineering Technology is designed to move working professionals in manufacturing into more advanced career roles and help fill growing workforce gaps in the industry.
ACC Chancellor Dr. Richard M. Rhodes tests positive for COVID-19
Chancellor Rhodes is following the ACC's health and safety protocols and is isolated at home while he recovers. He is fully vaccinated and boosted, and his symptoms are mild.
Chancellor Rhodes is following the ACC's health and safety protocols and is isolated at home while he recovers. He is fully vaccinated and boosted, and his symptoms are mild.
AFD's Red Angels program partners with ACC nursing students to provide free health screenings
Students in ACC’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will work side-by-side with AFD on May 6 as part of AFD’s Red Angels program.
Students in ACC’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will work side-by-side with AFD on May 6 as part of AFD’s Red Angels program.
ACC, Texas State partner to launch new program for transfer students
ACC and Texas State are partnering for a new initative to develop and implement institution policies and practices that ensure equitable access, retention, and graduation outcomes.
ACC and Texas State are partnering for a new initative to develop and implement institution policies and practices that ensure equitable access, retention, and graduation outcomes.